At time when your toddler is going through so many changes a good routine is important for the both of you.Click on to find out why... Why routine is good for both you and your baby
Your child probably loves playing superhero games. You may worry that imitating fearless heroes will lead to risk-taking, but this role-play can aid his development.It will help your child to explore the difference between fantasy and reality
with the launch of BabyFirst, an advert-free educational channel for babies and toddlers on Sky TVs Kids Mix.The shows have been put together with advice from experts in child development, education and psychology, and are designed to be watched by children
Your toddler might be talking by now, but there are also other ways you can communicate with her. Watching her body and facial expressions can give an insight into her feelings. Body language expert Robert Phipps says it's important to look at your
We all want to know our children are happy, secure and successful, but how can you go about making sure you raise a child to be all these things?Children learn by example. Set them the right example and you are on the way to raising a child who
When you are worried, by Maggie RedshawMost toddlers learn to talk and to follow what is being said to them. However, some may struggle and some may have problems. They may be slower than other children, or talk less clearly but dont worry
on their left leg.If you think your child could be left-handed there are ways to smooth the path.Firstly, make sure they learn to write left-handed,' advises psychologist Dr Stephen Williams. It may sound obvious but it's their dominant hand and, otherwise
's attention. It can be hard to be the parent of this type of toddler, as it takes a will of iron not to succumb to his constant requests just to get a bit of piece and quiet. But you'll need a bottomless bank account if you start giving in. So either develop
All babies love to laugh. Pull a silly face and youll be rewarded with a wonderful giggle. But at what stage does he learn he can make you laugh too?Children very often discover humour by accident, says chartered psychologist Nicola Barber. He
his toys away. He'll thrive on it and it'll make you feel good. HAVE STRUCTURE Toddlers like to know what's going on. Stick to a routine of bath, milk, story and bed, then he'll know what to expect. SET BOUNDARIES Although boundary pushing is his
